The Navy’s new Zumwalt class of destroyers will start sea trials in December. Cord Master Engineering builds custom parts for the Zumwalt project. Navy confident in Zumwalt class destroyers’ seaworthiness despite unusual hull design “BATH — The largest destroyer built for the U.S. Navy cuts an imposing figure: massive, with an angular shape, hidden weapons and antennas,…
First Article Inspection
What is a First Article Inspection? “A First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) is a formal method of providing a measurement report for a given manufacturing process. The method consists of measuring the properties and geometry of an initial sample item against given specifications, for example a drawing. Items to be checked in a FAIR are…
Power Cord Sets: What Are They?
Custom power cord sets are a specialty at Cord Master Engineering. What are Power Cord Sets? A power cord set is a complete power cord with connectors at each end. This is different from a power cord which typically has a single (male) connector and then bare wires or terminals at the other end. Cord…
Wire Harness Assembly
Wire harness assembly is a specialty here at Cord Master Engineering. It is remarkable how much effort goes into making a single custom wire harness. Wire Harness Assembly Steps There are many steps that go into creating a custom wire harness from your specifications and drawings. Our team at Cord Master Engineering follows ISO-9001 and…
Ready to Build Quotes
Cord Master Engineering provides Ready to Build Quotes. What are Ready to Build Quotes? A Ready to Build Quote is a quote that has been fully researched and reviewed. Our staff has reviewed your request for quote and the bill of materials. We know costs, lead times and minimum purchase requirements for each component. Our…
Custom Wire Harness Manufacturer
Cord Master Engineering is a custom wire harness manufacturer. We manufacture wire harnesses and cable harnesses. Our minimum order size is ONE! No batch too small. What does a custom wire harness manufacturer do? Our team knows how to review your drawing, purchase the components (or spec new ones), assemble and test your custom wire…
LSZH cables and cords
What are LSZH cables and cords? LSZH cables and cords are made of low smoke zero halogen materials.
Custom Over-Molding versus Molding
What’s the difference between custom molding and custom over-molding? Custom over-molding services are when we apply polymers to a mil spec (military specification) connector.
Custom Power Cords versus Cord Sets
What’s the difference between custom power cords and custom power cord sets? Custom power cords have a connector at one end and bare wires or wires with individual terminals at the other end.
Wire Crimping Services
Cord Master Engineering offers a broad array of wire crimping services. Crimping is the act of joining a connector or terminal to a wire.